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Technology saves life of island woman after boating accident

An island woman pulled lifeless from storm-whipped waters off of Burien three weeks ago after a boating accident…

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VCA to hold town hall next week for island artists, wider community

The board of Vashon Center for the Arts will hold a town hall next Tuesday for island artists…

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Swingin’ in the Stacks: Play mini golf to support the Vashon Library

On Saturday, if islanders find themselves longing for the pastimes of summer, they can head to the Vashon…

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State capital budget allocates funds for Vashon-Maury projects

After a long delay, the Washington State Legislature passed a capital budget late last month, providing $4 billion…

Weaving: a silent oratory and metaphor for life

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Weaving: a silent oratory and metaphor for life

Outside Suzanne Hubbard’s light-filled studio stands a grand Douglas fir, impressive in size, unusual in its multi-trunked, many-armed…

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Lucy’s Table will be closed during transition

The restaurant at the Burton Inn, Lucy’s Table, will close for “a winter break” and transition to new…

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Kennedy formally charged for role in fatal crash

King County Prosecutors have filed charges against professional skateboarder Cory Kennedy following a fatal car crash on Vashon…

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With 2018 budget, park district moves on from difficult financial times

After several years of financial strain, the Vashon Park District will not only be able to meet its…

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Climate change: Islanders engage, recommend action

Several island residents are actively engaged in climate change issues and are encouraging others to get involved in…

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Annual homeless count complete, island’s final numbers to be determined

Between 2 and 6 a.m. last Friday morning, two teams of volunteers traveled the island in search of…

New ferry report: Economists analyze data, suggest change

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New ferry report: Economists analyze data, suggest change

A new study about ferry service from Fauntleroy shows that the loading procedures instituted last summer moved slightly…

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County awards $330,000 grant to VYFS for home visitation program

Vashon Youth &Family Services will soon expand its services and offer home visits to families with young children,…

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Health department’s look at island practitioner’s credentials continues

A Washington State Department of Health investigation is continuing into the work of Bethany Barnes, according to a…